Recalls

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE LOW-BEAM TERMINAL ON THE HEAD LIGHT WIRE HARNESS CAN OVERHEAT AND COULD CAUSE THE LOW BEAMS TO FAIL WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HEAD LIGHT SWITCH AND COUPLER FOR SIGNS OF HEAT DAMAGE. IF HEAT DAMAGE IS PRESENT, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE SWITCH AND COUPLER. IF NO HEAT DAMAGE IS PRESENT, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE HEAD LIGHT SWITCH AND ONE MATING PIN IN THE COUPLER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

With environmental alarm bells ringing, this wasn't the first time an automaker has unveiled its latest answer to global warming to skeptical media and lawmakers in Washington, D.C., a city largely responsible for spawning the push for promising-but usually disappointing-alternative-fuel vehicles. But this time was different. A 140-mile jaunt from downtown D.C. over choked suburban roads and into rural Maryland…

With environmental alarm bells ringing, this wasn't the first time an automaker has unveiled its latest answer to global warming to skeptical media and lawmakers in Washington, D.C., a city largely responsible for spawning the push for promising-but usually disappointing-alternative-fuel vehicles. But this time was different. A 140-mile jaunt from downtown D.C. over choked suburban roads and into rural Maryland…

First TestWith environmental alarm bells ringing, this wasn't the first time an automaker has unveiled its latest answer to global warming to skeptical media and lawmakers in Washington, D.C., a city largely responsible for spawning the push for promising-but usually disappointing-alternative-fuel vehicles. But this time was different. A 140-mile jaunt from downtown D.C. over choked suburban roads and into rural…

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